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Practicing Collaboration: The Importance of Internal Collaboration
Dr. Brent Sleasman, president of Winebrenner Theological Seminary, reflects on leading the institution through a significant…
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Soundings
‘Do’s’ for trustees
Veteran nonprofit board member Frank P. Wendt offers four pointed comments and suggestions for building better…
The Guardian
Power Points | Board Orientation Essentials
Power Points are short observations and statements to help leaders consider and sharpen the work they’re…
The Star
Future Promise | Abundance
Our president and board have spent time over the past three years in discernment about our…
The Star
Present Moment | Shared Governance
Over time, shared governance has been sometimes defined less by mutual accountability and public responsibility, and…
Feature Articles
Five practices for stewarding seminaries well
For four decades, Steven Moore has worked with hundreds of nonprofit boards. What he has learned…
The Guardian
Governance Matters | Engaging well
Dr. Jodi Porter provides a new tool to help schools frame the conversation around diversity, equity,…
The Guardian
Beyond the Boardroom | The rewards of board service
A sense of calling drives many board members to serve at their institution and putting life…
The Guardian
Facing the hard questions
There are four questions that boards and senior leaders should ask if they want to move…
The Star
Present Moment | Colliding forces
Given the times, schools much continue to adapt and evolve.
On My Mind
Why is good governance so hard?
Fundamental questions can help guide boards and senior leaders to stay focused and on mission.
The Star
Present Moment | Stick to the basics
It’s important to remember the basics, such as trust and transparency, in times of change.
On My Mind
Resiliency for leadership
A recent article in the Harvard Business Review described the skills that executive leaders need most…
Guide
Wise Stewards Guide: Facilitators
Document
A menu of wise practices for boards
News & Insights
Resource roundup: Board orientation
Effective board orientation is valuablefor new trustees and veteran board members alike. Fitting orientation into already-full…
Videos & Webinars
Maximizing Your Advisory Board’s Potential
Learn how to equip, educate, and resource its members.
Videos & Webinars
Lead Your Board in the Right Direction
Providing a well-organized board orientation can set the direction for the board and provide them with…
Podcast
Ep 2: Wise Stewards Series: Board orientation
Dr. Byron Klaus and Dr. Rod Wilson offer a distinctive viewpoint on the roles and responsibilities…
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Videos & Webinars
Practicing Collaboration: Cultivating an Imagination for Collaboration
Drawing on her experience within the ATS community, Dr. Jo Ann Deasy, director of institutional initiatives,…
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The Thinkers: Reimagining the Board’s Role in Strategic Planning
October 13, 1:00 pm ET, Zoom Facilitator: Rebekah Burch Basinger, Ed.D.Project Director, In Trust Center’s Wise…
Videos & Webinars
Practicing Collaboration: Assessing Readiness for Collaboration
Ruth McGillivray, executive vice president of Northwest College and Seminary, shares the story of collaborative projects…
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